Best off the Beaten Path Tasting Rooms: Hestan Vineyards

The Winery: Hestan Vineyards
Unique Point: Cooks in the Vineyard
Signature Wine/Varietal: five principle red Bordeaux varietals
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Situated in the rolling hills of eastern Napa Valley, Hestan Vineyards is a 56-acre tapestry of small, individually farmed blocks, planted to the five principle red Bordeaux varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, and Malbec.

The Stunning Hestan Estate

The vineyard is named for owners Stanley and Helen Cheng, who purchased the property in 1996. Cheng is CEO of Meyer Corporation, the world’s second largest cookware company with brands including Anolon, Circulon, KitchenAid and Faberware.

Hestan

In 2005, the Chengs released their first wines from the property, the 2002 Hestan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon and 2002 Meyer Cabernet Sauvignon; both made by consulting winemaker Mark Herold. The wines were a critical success and were followed in 2008 by the launch of Stephanie, a line of red Bordeaux blends made by consulting winemaker Jeff Gaffner.

Hestan & Cookware

While the tasting room is small, it’s an absolutely gorgeous addition downtown Yountville. The modern space incorporates wonderful natural materials, including repurposed woods, iron, glass, copper, venetian plaster, travertine and porcelain. 

The Hestan Tasting Room

In addition to the selection of estate wines, the winery also showcases artisinal Italian copper cookware, manufactured in northern Italy, bringing together the food and wine elements so many visitors to Napa Valley love.

6548 Washington Street
Yountville  CA 94599
707-945-1002
 
Hours:
11:00 am to 7:00 pm
Tastings/Appointments:
707-945-1002
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